Bellaire, Mich., (March 10, 2006) – Trinidad Resort & Club, LLC has entered into an agreement with VRB Corp., a Comerica Bank subsidiary, and Comerica Bank to acquire their interests in their collateral relating to Shanty Creek Resort & Club, including all real estate acquired by VRB and Comerica’s loans to the resort. The closing of the purchase transaction is anticipated to occur on or about March 20, 2006.
Trinidad Resort & Club, LLC brings a wealth of experience in resort as well as real estate development. The new owners hope to reestablish Shanty Creek as THE Resort of Northern Michigan and look forward to working amicably with all interested parties to accomplish its goals. Trinidad Resort & Club, LLC believes this is a grand day for Antrim County and most importantly, for the employees and residents of Shanty Creek Resort & Club.
Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty features three distinct villages, award winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference/banquet center.
For more information, go to www.ShantyCreek.com.
Contact:
Shanty Creek Resort & Club
Deb Kresnak
Director of Sales & Marketing
(800) 678-4111 Ext. 7895
dkresnak@ShantyCreek.com
Resort & Golf Marketing
Kevin Frisch
(989) 614-0241
kevin@resortandgolf.com
Dave Richards
(248) 642-6420
dave@resortandgolf.com